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Hydrocele A hydrocele is a painless collection of fluid surrounding the testicle which makes the scrotum appear large ( see figure 1 ). It is common in newborn males. Most hydroceles in newborns are harmless and will resolve on their own by 12 months of …
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What is a ureteropelvic junction obstruction? A ureteropelvic junction obstruction (UPJO) is a blockage of urine flow from the renal pelvis to the ureter. The renal pelvis is the part of the kidney that collects the urine made by the kidney and the …
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The bladder is a hollow balloon-shaped organ, located in the pelvis, that stores urine until ready for release. Urine is produced in the kidneys and flows into the bladder through tubes called ureters. The bladder is mostly composed of muscle, which …